Job Details

Location:	Wairarapa
Category:	Flood Protection
Position Type:	Permanent - Full Time
Job Reference:	GW/1316577
Attachments:	Area Engineer, Southern JD.pdf (PDF, 270KB) Job Description Application Fact Sheet.pdf (PDF, 252KB) Factsheet

Greater Wellington Regional Council are looking for an Area Engineer to join our Flood Protection Department.

The Flood Protection Department is tasked with region-wide responsibility for Greater Wellington's river and flood risk management.  This is to ensure the best possible protection from the consequences of flooding and erosion for communities in the region (given available resources), to manage the river environments to provide attractive places for recreation and to take care of our river ecosystems.

The Area Engineer is based in our Masterton office. They will work closely with the Wairarapa community, ensuring effective management of river scheme assets. The role will include responsibility for providing advice to the public, territorial local authorities, other Council Departments and staff within the department, on the flood risks that are known to exist in the area. The Area Engineer will also assist with the operational tasks of the department including implementing management plans, health and safety requirements, consent applications, compliance reporting, forward planning and project work.

The person we are looking for will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification such as BE, NZCE, REA or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in civil or river engineering and the management of civil engineering and building contractors and contracts.
• Experience in the preparation of contract documents, recommendations on selected contractors or suppliers and management of contracts.
• Experience at effectively managing staff.
• Clear, articulate communication skills, both verbally and written, coupled with the ability to understand the need to target communications to a level appropriate for the audience.
• Experience in asset management and its associated procedures, processes and systems.
• Knowledge of the application of the HASIE Act 1992, the Resource Management Act 1991 and other related regulations and procedures.

To apply for this position please view the job description and apply via the link below.

For any questions on this position please contact David Boone on 06 826 1549.  For any other questions please contact Lea Pannu, Human Resources Coordinator on 04 830 4013.

Applications close:  13 February 2018